Web Awareness Concept Map

I have added a Concept Map relaying some of the challenges that need to be addressed in order for students to safely navigate the web. I have likewise included a number of strategies teachers can use to help keep their students safe while using the internet.

Search the Internet - Online - Assignment 4

Title of Activity: I am Unique

Reference Section:
Starfall Education. (2007). All About Me. Retrieved Oct. 4, 2009, from http://www.starfall.com/n/level-b/me/load.htm?f

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Subject: Social Studies

Brief Description of Activity:
Students will go to the Starfall website and navigate their way to the “All About Me” activity. They will then be asked to complete the first module entitled “Who Am I?” This activity allows children to select from a set of words to complete a sentence that reflects who they are personally. The students can then choose to play back an auditory version of the sentence that they have created. They can then navigate to the next question and repeat this process. Throughout the module, children will identify their age and create an animated version of what they look like. Once this module is complete, students will have the opportunity to navigate other modules that encourage them to reflect on topics such as: naming parts of the body, and describing the role of household pets, where they sleep, and toys that interest them. At the end of these modules students will be able to print their personalized information and share it with their classmates.

General Learning Outcome:
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the multiple social, physical, cultural, and linguistic factors that contribute to making up an individual’s unique identity.

Specific Learner Outcomes:
Students will value their unique characteristics, interests, gifts, and talents.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic computer skills.

ICT Outcomes:
•C.4.1.1: follow a plan to complete an inquiry
•C.6.1.3: use technology to support and present conclusions
•F.1.1.3: demonstrate an understanding that the user manages and controls the outcome of technology
•F.3.1.1: demonstrates courtesy and follow classroom procedures when making appropriate use of computer technologies
•F.6.1.1: perform basic computer operations, which may vary by environment, including powering up, inserting disks, moving the cursor, clicking on an icon, using pull-down menus, executing programs, saving files, retrieving files, printing, ejecting disks and powering down

Rationale for Computer Integration:
Computers have been integrated into this assignment to allow students the opportunity to learn basic computer skills such as moving and clicking a mouse, typing, opening and navigating websites, and printing projects. The activity allows children to create written sentences and hear them played back through an auditory function. They can repeat this process and follow along visually as the words being played to them are lit up on the screen. In addition, it facilitates kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learners to connect with the content being presented to them. Finally, it encourages children to create their own outcomes as they can review the data and change the information to better reflect who they are as individuals.

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Trouble in the Pass:2003 Crowsnest Fire Revised Powerpoint

Crowsnest Powerpoint Adaptations

I made several changes to the original powerpoint presentation. I added an outline and summary slide to better organize the data. Likewise, I reduced the amount of information on the slides. I took out excess information, and utilized point form instead of paragraphs. I added additional slides to space out the information and catagorized it in meaningful ways (ex. ecological benefits, positive and negative outcomes etc). I made certain to contrast the background and the font color to make it easier to read. I used a consistent style throughout every slide. Each slide contains a title, and the font is Times New Roman. Titles were always in font 36, with each additional subpoint being 28 then 24 consecutively. I double checked the spelling as well. One of the biggest drawbacks to my presentation is apparent when considering printed handouts. Normally, a good rule of thumb is utilizing a light background and dark font. In this case, the background would need to be removed in order to read the handouts more easily.

Quick Reminder

Make sure all assignments are handed in weekly. All assignments must be passed by November 2nd, 2009. Any assignments not completed by the assigned due date could result in being expelled from the Education program.

Personal Introduction

I am currently a student studying in the faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge. I have a passion for English, Drama, Psychology and Science. Outside of class, I stay busy with three jobs. I work as a youth crisis counselor, a child support counselor, and as an independent distributer for a nutritional company. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my 6 month old puppy Miles, viewing live theatre, and spending time with friends. I am a dual citizen (Canadian and Dutch) and love to learn more about different cultures around the world. I have been to the Netherlands, United States of America, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. I would like to visit Italy, and Greece for the theatre history in those areas.